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Carlos asked folks about their tattoos today. I've been wanting to post about mine for a while so I've taken this opportunity to take some pretty crappy photos and explain a bit about the different elements. There are more complete explanations about them at Flickr.
I've had my tattoo for over two years now and I love it just as much today as the day that I got it. I can't recommend the guys over at Meridian Line Tattoo (formerly Spiderz) enough. They were great and I love the job they did.
But, let me say that I didn't run out and get a tattoo the first hankering I got for one. I think I sat on that thought for 7 or 8 years - really. Once I found an artist/establishment that I liked, it took me a couple more years to get my butt in there. So, if you're thinking about it, ask around. If you see someone with some nice ink, ask them where and who. That's how you know you're going to the right place. Spiderz does mostly custom work. I didn't want to be walking around with the same thing that 1,000 other people have. I wanted a tattoo that meant something to me. It was important that my tattoo reflect who I am, because it is a part of me now, forever and ever, amen.
So, go, check out the other pictures and see what it's all about. Share about your own art. I know some of you have it.
7 comments:
That's a pretty sweet tattoo, I need to get pictures of mine somehow so I can also share with the world. I really really really want another one, and have a few ideas, but don't really have the money to be spending on one right now. grrr
Like your symbolism.
I pricked my little finger with the nib of my sister's old-fashioned ink pen when I was little...Does that count? There's still some India ink under my skin.
BTW, if you use the microderm abrasion stuff on tattooes, they look like new and really pop out. --not good for hairy places, though.
I've thought about getting a tattoo but can never decide what I want, where I want it, or if I will be able to tolerate the pain to get it. It's always in the back of my mind, though!
My philosophy about ink is that now everyone has tats, so I will preserve my weirdness by being one of the last few people who aren't inked.
Except I still really want "Eli Eli Lama sabachthani" tattooed on my lower back. How awesome would I be?
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Flenker - yes! Pictures please. And I totally understand about wanting another and the whole money deal. Sigh.
Kim - thanks - for both the nice comment and the tip. I have to admit, I'm a little tempted now to try it on myself with the India ink. Must. Resist.
h - best to know the answers to those things before you get one. Or you'll just end up regretting it.
Minty - you're just an original kind of gal. I still have some henna with your name on it.
Henna me up, and dye my hair smurfy colors.
I'm such an ill m-f'r.
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